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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.95, 891.93 and 386.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.95, 891.93 and 386.93 is: 580.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.95 : 891.93 = 386.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.95/891.93 = 386.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.95x = 891.93 × 386.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.95x = 345,114.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,114.47/594.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.07

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